Longji Moses Dashal

About the Candidate

Moses Longji Dashal

February 2025

https://www.linkedin.com/in/moses-longji-dashal-a20120110/

 

Personal Details

Full name:

Moses Longji Dashal

 

Personal information:

Male

Nigerian

 

Contact Details

Email address: [email protected]

Phone: +2348130536922

Professional Summary

Accomplished ICT and Data professional with over 9 years of expertise in project management, data analysis, and program coordination, specializing in infectious disease research and public health initiatives. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing complex programs, and delivering data-driven insights using advanced analytical tools. Adept at stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, risk management, and implementing innovative solutions to drive organizational success. Recognized for excellence in project execution, technical leadership, and maintaining high ethical standards.

Key Achievements

Project Planning and Execution: Successfully developed and executed detailed plans, ensuring milestones were met within budget and deadlines. Also, coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver $2000 project ahead of schedule by two weeks.
Leadership & Team building: Led a team of over 20 professionals, achieving 25% increase in employee satisfaction, and mentoring 5 junior team members to achieve certification in one year. Built high-performing teams through innovative team-building strategies and provided strategic and technical leadership.
Budget Management: Managed budget of up to $2M within 5-year project period, consistently delivering projects within 5% variance. Also, reduced project costs by 10% through resource optimization and vendor negotiations.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identified and mitigated project risk by decreasing potential delay by 20%, and developed contingency plans for a high-profile project, ensuring uninterrupted delivery despite unexpected challenges.
Stakeholder Engagement & Management: Effectively engaged stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment on project goals and priorities also, delivering compelling project updates that increased stakeholder confidence and secured additional funding.
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Analyzed complex project bottlenecks, devising actionable solutions that reduced delay by 30%. Made data-driven decisions that improved project delivery by 15% and exceeded stakeholder expectations.
Proficiency in Project Management Tools: Utilized MS Project to track progress, manage tasks, and ensure transparent reporting for all stakeholders. Created and maintained Gantt charts that streamlined project tracking and improved deadline adherence.
Certificates

Certificate of Completion, Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases, Yaounde Cameroun, July 2024

Certificate of Achievement, Project Management-Fundamentals and Beyond x Open University UK x TeamGantt, April 2024.
Certificate of Completion, Project Management Essentials (Disaster Ready (Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation)), 2023.
International Human Resource Management (), 2022.
Tailored Research Administration and Financial Management (Northwestern University Chicago, USA in Collaboration with University of Jos), 2022.
Technical Project Management in WASH Emergencies (Humanitarian Leadership Academy, KAYA), 2022
PgMD Pro: Program Management for Development Professionals (Humanitarian Leadership Academy, KAYA), 2022
An Introduction to Core Humanitarian Standard (Humanitarian Leadership Academy “Save the Children” KAYA), 2022
Information Communication Technology (ICT), Advanced Certificate in Computer and Personal Development, University of Jos, November 2013.
CUPE Limited (Project Management), Executive Masters in Project Management, 2011
Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (ISMN), Certificate in Associate Membership Course, 2010
·        Certificate of Participation, Symbolic Mathematics with MATLAB (MathTech Thinking Foundation (MTTF)), November 2023.

Certificate of Internship in Statistical Consulting (African Institute for Development and Research), 2023.
Data Governance, Policies, and Data Access Committee (The Global Health Network), 2021
Introduction to Data Management, (The Global Health Network), 2021
Ethics and Best Practices in Sharing Individual-Level Research Data, (The Global Health Network), 2021
Certificate of Graduate Internship in International Development (Institute for Development and Research) (Dataville Research LLC), 2019
(Additional certifications available on request)

 

Employment History

West Africa Centre for Emergency Infectious Disease (WACEID) Nigeria Coordinating Office: Program Manager |Jos, Nigeria | February 2020 – Current

·        Led cross-functional teams in the successful execution of over 4 infectious disease programs across multiple West African countries, benefiting more than 200,000 individuals.

·        Developed and implemented strategic program plans, achieving a 90% success rate in meeting project objectives within budget and timelines.

·        Strengthened partnerships with local governments, international organizations, and academic institutions, resulting in a 35% increase in collaborative funding and resource allocation.

·        Introduced innovative program monitoring tools, reducing oversight gaps by 25% and increasing data reliability for decision-making.

·        Conducted capacity-building workshops, training over 100 personnel in program management and public health interventions to enhance operational efficiency.

·        Tools & Methodologies: MEAL frameworks, Agile, Microsoft Project, Power BI, SPSS.

 

Sequelae of Lassa Fever Study (SLFS): Project Manager | Jos, Nigeria | July 2020 – December 2023

·        Directed a large-scale longitudinal study on the long-term effects of Lassa fever, involving over 1,000 participants across diverse regions.

·        Ensured seamless coordination among multidisciplinary teams, achieving 98% adherence to study protocols and a 20% reduction in participant attrition.

·        Supervised data collection and analysis processes, delivering actionable insights that informed national health strategies and improved patient care for Lassa fever survivors.

·        Led team to Publish key findings in reputable journals and presented results at international conferences, raising global awareness of Lassa fever.

·        Designed innovative research tools that enhanced data quality and streamlined reporting, increasing project efficiency by 30%.

·        Tools & Methodologies: RedCAP, SPSS, R, Tableau, Stakeholder Analysis.

 

Covid-19 RDT Validation in Nigeria (CORVAN) Study: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer| Jos, Nigeria | July 2020 – December 2022

·        Conducted over 25 program assessments and field evaluations, optimizing project impact through evidence-based recommendations that led to a 20% improvement in program efficiency.

·        Developed and applied innovative M&E frameworks, ensuring compliance with international standards and improving stakeholder satisfaction by 30%.

·        Trained over 50 staff and community stakeholders on monitoring tools and data analysis, enhancing project ownership and accountability.

·        Prepared comprehensive evaluation reports that influenced funding decisions and policy changes.

·        Consistently exceeded key performance indicators (KPIs) by integrating innovative solutions and fostering stakeholder collaboration

ACTED Reach Nigeria: Enumerator | Borno State (Gwoza), Nigeria | July 2020 – August 2020

·        Conducted over 300 household surveys using KoboCollect, achieving a data accuracy rate of 98%.

·        Validated address information through on-site visits, ensuring comprehensive data coverage and reliability.

·        Protected sensitive information by maintaining 100% compliance with data privacy protocols.

·        Met daily interview targets consistently, enhancing overall data collection efficiency by 20%.

·        Resolved data inconsistencies through additional questioning, ensuring high-quality and reliable data sets.

·        Tools & Methodologies: KoboToolbox, GPS mapping, Data Validation Protocols.

 

Union Bank Nig. Plc.: Zonal E-Business Representative | Jos/Kaduna, Nigeria | March 2014 – December 2015

·        Coordinated the creation of targeted promotional materials, increasing customer acquisition in key industries by 20%.

·        Assisted in the deployment of over 50 ATM/POS machines, expanding the bank’s service reach and increasing transaction volume by 15%.

·        Enrolled over 200 new clients on virtual banking platforms, enhancing digital engagement and reducing branch footfall by 10%.

·        Resolved customer complaints with a 95% satisfaction rate, improving client retention and loyalty.

·        Conducted market research that identified 10 new business opportunities, contributing to a 10% growth in regional sales.

·        Tools & Methodologies: Salesforce, Excel (advanced), Marketing Analytics, Customer Relationship Management.

 

School Eye Health Program (SEHP): Data Analyst | Jos, Nigeria | February 2012 – November 2014

·        Enhanced data mining and segmentation techniques, increasing the utility of analytical reports by 25%.

·        Implemented automated data cleaning processes, reducing data processing time by 40%.

·        Managed complex projects with precision, ensuring 100% on-time delivery of data analyses and reports.

·        Developed data categorization strategies, improving data accessibility and analysis speed by 30%.

·        Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize business and information needs, facilitating informed decision-making.

·        Tools & Methodologies: Advanced Excel, Power BI.

 

Health Care Initiative (HCI): Program Officer | Jos, Nigeria | April 2011 – November 2011

·      Organized over 20 site visits, meetings, and symposia, facilitating program development and stakeholder engagement.

·     Trained 50+ staff and partners in essential skills, enhancing program implementation effectiveness by 20%.

·     Developed and executed evaluation plans, accurately measuring program outcomes and informing strategic decisions.

·     Managed relationships with key stakeholders, including donors and beneficiaries, securing continued support and funding.

·     Prepared comprehensive reports and presentations, effectively communicating program progress to internal and external audiences.

·        Tools & Methodologies: SPSS, Excel, Stakeholder Mapping.

 

RollBack Malaria: Data Analyst | Jos, Nigeria | January 2011 – November 2011

·        Provided data-driven insights to front-line teams, improving decision-making processes and reducing errors by 15%.

·        Enhanced analytical reports through advanced data mining, increasing their usefulness for strategic planning by 25%.

·        Managed dashboards that reported key business intelligence metrics, enabling real-time monitoring and adjustments.

·        Improved data processes and measurement strategies, contributing to a 20% increase in operational efficiency.

·        Collaborated with academic institutions and international organizations, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences.

 

Education

• Master of Science (MSc): Statistics (Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University) 2019

• Postgraduate Diploma: Statistics (Ahmadu Bello University) 2014

• Higher National Diploma: Statistics (Plateau State Polytechnic) 2009

• National Diploma (ND): Statistics (Plateau State Polytechnic Barkin Ladi)   2006

 

Consultancies and Short-term assignments:

·       Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (February 2022 – May 2022) – Worked as Data Manager/Scientist on Evaluating Citizens’ response to COVID-19.

·       COVID-19 Case Management Emergency Preparedness Cluster, World Health Organization Country Office (August 2013 – September 2013) – Worked as Data Scientist on Spatial Distribution of Oxygen assessment

 

Training

·       A Three-day Hands-on training on R modeling of Serological Data with Dr. Oscar Cortés Azuero and Prof. Henrik Salje (University of Cambridge) at the Centre Pasteur Du Cameroun (CPC) Yaounde, Cameroun. 16th to 18th July 2024.

·       A two-day Hands-on training on R modeling with Dr. Alan Hitch (University of California) at the A.P Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI) Jos Plateau State, Nigeria. 14th to 15th May 2024.

·       Better Data, Better Studies: Software Solution for Clinical Data Management (Webinar: By LabKey, 500 Union Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101, United States, 206-701-9975), February 2024.

 

Referees

Prof. Shwe David

HOD Pediatric

JUTH

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

+2348163480425, +2349158247040

 

Dr. Nuhu Ma’an

Consultant ENT

JUTH

[email protected]

+234 803 589 2695

 

Prof. Chris Yilgwan

CMD

Plateau Hospital

[email protected]

+234 802 370 6039